Marriage Articles

We Did Not Formally Register Our Customary Marriage – Is It Still Valid?

Lungi and Tebogo got married in December 2018 in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal. Tebogo paid full lobola for Lungi and the handing over of the bride ceremony was done, however, they never formally registered their marriage. Lungi and Tebogo now want to get divorced, however,...

Before You Say, “I Do”, Read This

Before You Say, “I Do”, Read This
Most people who have a traditional wedding and a normal wedding, are never sure when they actually need to conclude the Ante-nuptial Contract, if they choose this route. In this article, Elsabe Sentle discusses what a traditional marriage is, as well when the right time to conclude an Ante-nuptial contract is in such an instance.

Why Marrying In Community Of Property Is No Longer The First Option In South Africa

Getting married is a decision that is not taken lightly. However, the ever-growing question remains: how should each party get married? In recent years there has been a decline in couples deciding to get married in community of property. Most of these couples rather...

Claiming maintenance for your child: A step-by-step guide through Maintenance Court

Section 18 of the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 places the responsibility on the parents of a child to contribute to the maintenance of the child. This article endeavours in setting out the process of claiming the maintenance your child is entitled to at Maintenance...

The Recognition of Customary Marriages and Posthumous Registration: A Legal Analysis

Jan 17, 2024 | Marriage

Explore the Pretoria High Court case of TPK v The Minister of Home Affairs (Case No: 052246/2023) which addresses the pivotal issue of posthumous registration of customary marriages under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998. Delve into the legal nuances, court’s reasoning, and the implications of this landmark judgment for customary marriage registration and recognition in South Africa

We Did Not Formally Register Our Customary Marriage – Is It Still Valid?

Feb 23, 2021 | Family Advocate, Family Law, Marriage

Lungi and Tebogo got married in December 2018 in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal. Tebogo paid full lobola...

Before You Say, “I Do”, Read This

Aug 17, 2020 | Family Law, Marriage

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Marriage Articles

We Did Not Formally Register Our Customary Marriage – Is It Still Valid?

Before You Say, “I Do”, Read This

Why Marrying In Community Of Property Is No Longer The First Option In South Africa

Claiming maintenance for your child: A step-by-step guide through Maintenance Court

The Recognition of Customary Marriages and Posthumous Registration: A Legal Analysis

We Did Not Formally Register Our Customary Marriage – Is It Still Valid?

Before You Say, “I Do”, Read This

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